January 06, 2010

With the grim economical news coming from Dubai, the job market continues to be a
difficult one. The latest collapse of what seemed to be a thriving economy would
undoubtedly result in significant job loss, as corporate restructuring will go
into affect.

Maintaining a strong Google CV is
not only important for one’s online reputation but it can also be a helpful
tool when applying for a new job. It has become considerably easier and faster
for employees to “Google” someone than to pick up a phone and ask for
recommendations.Professionals who maintain a positive business image online
would have an easier time impressing prospective employers than people who do
not have any web presence at all.

A recent survey by Harris
Interactive for CareerBuilder.com shows that researching of potential
candidates on social networks by managers and human resource staff, has doubled
in the past year alone. A
social network such as LinkedIn or a guaranteed visibility online tool
such as LookupPage can rank extremely well on search engines and provide an
additional positive result when a job applicant is being searched online by an
employer.

Creating a LookupPage that highlights the attributes of a
candidate as well as provides links to online reports, pictures and
recommendation letters can make the difference between being called back for an
interview and being looked over. Another advantage of creating an online resume
is that it can be accessed at any time of day and from just about anywhere. Finally,
LookupPage Pro users receive a unique domain name as well as comprehensive
user statistics about who has been searching for them online. This is
without a doubt a great online tool for job seekers!